Mission Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Hey, thanks Callenish! Alas, QMJ, I do tuck those socks into my breeches, but they don't stay. As for wearing my socks over my breeches...nah. I personally don't like the way it looks. It's bad enough I have to wear knee pants to be PC, do I have to make them look even sillier by wearing my socks over the top of them? "Pull out your pants pockets. All kids of the future wear their pants inside out." Mycroft: "My brother has the brain of a scientist or a philosopher, yet he elects to be a detective. What might we deduce about his heart?" John: "I don't know." Mycroft: "Neither do I. But initially he wanted to be a pirate." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelsbagley Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Hey, thanks Callenish! Alas, QMJ, I do tuck those socks into my breeches, but they don't stay. As for wearing my socks over my breeches...nah. I personally don't like the way it looks. It's bad enough I have to wear knee pants to be PC, do I have to make them look even sillier by wearing my socks over the top of them?"Pull out your pants pockets. All kids of the future wear their pants inside out." The reason your breeches don't work as additional leverage to help hold your socks up is that I didn't have you on hand when I made them to ensure the buttons formed a snug fit on you. I suppose I could have asked you to take that measurement and done that... But I suppose I was somewhat rushing them. However, I can adjust them if you wish? (Great Back to the Future 3 reference!) Thanks for the lanolin suggest Callenish, and the convenient place to buy it. While I don't find my socks that itchy, I might just try it anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mission Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Thanks, but I actually prefer them this way. I'll just wear my new socks from Greg that seem to have more staying power. I like the colors and texture better anyhow. Mycroft: "My brother has the brain of a scientist or a philosopher, yet he elects to be a detective. What might we deduce about his heart?" John: "I don't know." Mycroft: "Neither do I. But initially he wanted to be a pirate." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callenish gunner Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Unfortunately most modern wool is over processed and the oils have been striped out of the yarn ....a good washing in lanolin shampoo or lanolin added like a fabric softener in the final rinse cycle will add a lot to the comfort level of your socks and wool sweaters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyBrower Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 The lanolin also adds a bit of water repellent-ness to it too, which is great for stockings, hats and mitts... Cook and Seamstress to the Half Moon Marauders Lady Brower's Treasures, Clothing and other treasures Hell Hath No Fury like the Wrath of a Woman... No that's it. She doesn't need a reason. www.myspace.com/halfmoonmarauders www.myspace.com/faerienoodle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Handed Jill Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Can anyone recommend the best maker of stockings for smaller feet? I wear a woman's size 7 (or 7-1/2, depending on the maker) and have had a heck of a time finding stockings that aren't huge on me or too bulky. As in by the end of the day parts of my feet are worn by having to fight with my socks for real estate in my shoes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quartermaster James Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Can anyone recommend the best maker of stockings for smaller feet? I wear a woman's size 7 (or 7-1/2, depending on the maker) and have had a heck of a time finding stockings that aren't huge on me or too bulky. As in by the end of the day parts of my feet are worn by having to fight with my socks for real estate in my shoes! You might try something like these: Cronert Kimi Wool O Woolies Check out their whole OTK section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyBrower Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Those are some very sassy stockings... Maybe its just the modeling. lol. The price is great too. Cook and Seamstress to the Half Moon Marauders Lady Brower's Treasures, Clothing and other treasures Hell Hath No Fury like the Wrath of a Woman... No that's it. She doesn't need a reason. www.myspace.com/halfmoonmarauders www.myspace.com/faerienoodle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Handed Jill Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Hey - socks that might actually fit me. I saw a couple of wool blends that I liked. Thanks QJ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Diamond Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 I have personally been ordering from SockDreams for years, and can recommend them as a fyne and reputable company with lovely product. Oooh, shiny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Handed Jill Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 My socks are on their way - looking forward to wearing 'em with my breeches! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas. Hook Posted February 10, 2010 Author Share Posted February 10, 2010 Here is a small knitter I came across... Has anyone used her products???? Leslie Carroll's Original Knits http://lcoknits.com/ Jas. Hook "Born on an island, live on an island... the sea has always been in my blood." Jas. Hook "You can't direct the wind . . . but . . . you can adjust the sails." "Don't eat the chickens with writing on their beaks." Governor Sawney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyBrower Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 No, but that is a pretty good price for handmade stockings.... Cook and Seamstress to the Half Moon Marauders Lady Brower's Treasures, Clothing and other treasures Hell Hath No Fury like the Wrath of a Woman... No that's it. She doesn't need a reason. www.myspace.com/halfmoonmarauders www.myspace.com/faerienoodle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Sterling Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Well ran across Burnley and Trowbridge's site and the "clocked" silk stockings a lot of the vendors have been carrying don't seem to show up until well after the GAoP... http://www.burnleyandtrowbridge.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=257 such a shame, they were well made.... "I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers Crewe of the Archangel http://jcsterlingcptarchang.wix.com/creweofthearchangel# http://creweofthearchangel.wordpress.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quartermaster James Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 No, but that is a pretty good price for handmade stockings.... As I read the website, the socks are fitted but not handmade: My socks are machine-knit to fit your foot and leg with measurements that you provide. I like the Liberty Caps too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Sterling Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Here is a small knitter I came across... Has anyone used her products???? Leslie Carroll's Original Knits http://lcoknits.com/ Jas. Hook This one certainly warrants more investigation... "I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers Crewe of the Archangel http://jcsterlingcptarchang.wix.com/creweofthearchangel# http://creweofthearchangel.wordpress.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Sterling Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 No, but that is a pretty good price for handmade stockings.... As I read the website, the socks are fitted but not handmade: My socks are machine-knit to fit your foot and leg with measurements that you provide. I like the Liberty Caps too! If I recall correctly, we do not need to have hand made stockings as in hand knitted...I think by GAoP knitting machines were in use...there is in Twill a thread discussing this... "I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers Crewe of the Archangel http://jcsterlingcptarchang.wix.com/creweofthearchangel# http://creweofthearchangel.wordpress.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Sterling Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 As to garters, I have both leather straps and silk ribbon. Or at least I have the leather pair floating around the house some where... and aye was fashionable to wear the stockings up over the knees of your breeches....that is how I wear mine... "I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers Crewe of the Archangel http://jcsterlingcptarchang.wix.com/creweofthearchangel# http://creweofthearchangel.wordpress.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Roberts Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Here is a small knitter I came across... Has anyone used her products???? Leslie Carroll's Original Knits http://lcoknits.com/ Jas. Hook Ooh I like those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyBrower Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 No, but that is a pretty good price for handmade stockings.... As I read the website, the socks are fitted but not handmade: My socks are machine-knit to fit your foot and leg with measurements that you provide. I like the Liberty Caps too! If I recall correctly, we do not need to have hand made stockings as in hand knitted...I think by GAoP knitting machines were in use...there is in Twill a thread discussing this... Yis... Machine knit stockings date to the 1500's if I am recalling correctly. :-) Cook and Seamstress to the Half Moon Marauders Lady Brower's Treasures, Clothing and other treasures Hell Hath No Fury like the Wrath of a Woman... No that's it. She doesn't need a reason. www.myspace.com/halfmoonmarauders www.myspace.com/faerienoodle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Sterling Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 https://pyracy.com/index.php?showtopic=9906&hl=stockings%20socks&st=0 "I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers Crewe of the Archangel http://jcsterlingcptarchang.wix.com/creweofthearchangel# http://creweofthearchangel.wordpress.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Sterling Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 https://pyracy.com/index.php?showtopic=9906&hl=stockings%20socks&st=0 Here's the link on the stocking debate with some of Kass's great input "I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers Crewe of the Archangel http://jcsterlingcptarchang.wix.com/creweofthearchangel# http://creweofthearchangel.wordpress.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quartermaster James Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 No, but that is a pretty good price for handmade stockings.... As I read the website, the socks are fitted but not handmade: My socks are machine-knit to fit your foot and leg with measurements that you provide. I like the Liberty Caps too! If I recall correctly, we do not need to have hand made stockings as in hand knitted...I think by GAoP knitting machines were in use...there is in Twill a thread discussing this... Yes, of course. I was just trying to clarify the previous statement regarding the product offered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Sterling Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Ah I see...gotcha! Thanks Mate. "I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers Crewe of the Archangel http://jcsterlingcptarchang.wix.com/creweofthearchangel# http://creweofthearchangel.wordpress.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyBarbossa Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 dammit... now I want more stockings just like I want more shoes! ~Lady B Tempt Fate! an' toss 't all t' Hell!" "I'm completely innocent of whatever crime I've committed." The one, the only,... the infamous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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